Conserv. R's are expressing their dissatisfaction with the plan outlined by Boehner. Instead of a spending bill that keeps the gov't funded through Sept. with a chance to review Homeland Security’s funding in March, the lawmakers want to pass a much shorter resolution.

Hal Rogers, who says R's can’t block funding because the US Citizenship & Immigration Services involved operates on fees. Laura Ingraham said that's dishonest. “The clever people on Cap. Hill could figure this one out in a better way than just ‘Throw Up Your Hands, Hal.’